Choosing one of these delicate names will give your daughter an innate sense of calm and peace to take into the world with her. She’ll know that there’s a softness inside her, and that’s the message her name will send to others as well.
Why Choose a Soft or Gentle Girl Name?
Our names help shape the way we see the world and the way the world sees us. If you give your daughter a soft and gentle name, you give her an ongoing sense of calm and gentleness to take into the world. It will help disarm those around her and make her seem likable and approachable. It will also tell her she can be a comfort in tough times.
No matter if your daughter is bold and courageous, or shy and demure, these soft-sounding names for baby girls will give you plenty of inspiration. These are tried-and-true gentle names that roll off the tongue easily, and they’ve been divided into categories to help you find the perfect fit for your daughter.
Top 100 Soft and Gentle Girl Names
If you’re looking for a name that’s both soft and gentle, this list of aesthetically pleasing girl names has you covered.
- Flora
- Opal
- Mae
- Isla
- Juniper
- Nell
- Winnie
- Della
- Wren
- Magnolia
- Iris
- Dahlia
- Willow
- Poppy
- Tallulah
- Ophelia
- Clementine
- Alma
- Ivy
- Florence
- Nora
- Laurel
- Cassandra
- Louise
- Lyra
- Daphne
- Sylvie
- Paloma
- Gemma
- Josephine
- Delilah
- Olive
- Daisy
- Eloise
- Seraphina
- Evangeline
- Louisa
- Pearl
- Genevieve
- Vera
- Zinnia
- Violet
- Ruby
- Lily
- Alice
- Nina
- June
- Zuri
- Elsie
- Linnea
- Juliette
- Esme
- Luna
- Lydia
- Aria
- Penelope
- Lila
- Charlotte
- Lucy
- Layla
- Amelia
- Emilia
- Helena
- Rose
- Clara
- Amara
- Jolie
- Winter
- Calla
- Beatrice
- Evelyn
- Adele
- Willa
- Eva
- Mia
- Cora
- Emmeline
- Madeline
- Grace
- Emery
- Thea
- Gwendolyn
- Elodie
- Sophia
- Bethany
- Mila
- Caroline
- Lia
- Sarah
- Isabella
- Hope
- Elise
- Gracie
- Katherine
- Imogen
- Camilla
- Vivienne
- Anna
- Annabelle
- Cara
Unique Soft Girl Names
Some soft girl names are common, but if you want your little girl to stand out from the crowd, you’ll want to choose a unique soft name that helps distinguish her.
- Aura
- Beatrix
- Belle
- Birdie
- Blythe
- Bonita
- Briony
- Bryony
- Casey
- Clover
- Coco
- Cordelia
- Cosette
- Cosima
- Courtney
- Delphine
- Dominique
- Edie
- Fable
- Fern
- Geneva
- Goldie
- Hartley
- Honey
- India
- Indy
- Ireland
- Isa
- Jemima
- Jessa
- Jewel
- Juno
- Kiera
- Lavender
- Lilac
- Lilia
- Lisette
- Marisol
- Merritt
- Nicoletta
- Nicolette
- Olympia
- Oriana
- Pandora
- Peony
- Portia
- Posey
- Rae
- Sahara
- Seren
- Shea
- Sia
- Soraya
- Story
- Tabitha
- Tamara
- Tara
- Tia
- Tinley
- Trixie
- Twyla
- Verity
- Violetta
- Wisteria
Cute Soft Girl Names
Many things we associate with softness are also cute. Take a look at this list of adorable baby girl names that sound gentle and flowing.
- Alba
- Alessa
- Amelie
- Ashlynn
- Aurelia
- Avonlea
- Bea
- Bella
- Bijou
- Blakeley
- Bliss
- Briar
- Brooke
- Cameron
- Cami
- Cassidy
- Chanelle
- Charlee
- Chloe
- Chrissy
- Cleo
- Eden
- Eliana
- Elicia
- Ella
- Elle
- Elora
- Elsa
- Emberlynn
- Emmie
- Emmy
- Eve
- Fawn
- Gracelyn
- Gracelynn
- Halle
- Jaylee
- Jemma
- Jenna
- Jess
- Julie
- Junie
- Kailey
- Kaitlyn
- Kallie
- Katie
- Kayla
- Kaylee
- Keela
- Kenley
- Khloe
- Kimberly
- Kinley
- Kinsley
- Krissy
- Kylee
- Kylie
- Lauren
- Lillia
- Lillie
- Lilly
- Livia
- Lola
- Lolly
- Lorelai
- Lorelei
- Lorelie
- Lori
- Lorie
- Maci
- Macie
- Madelynn
- Madilynn
- Mariana
- Matilda
- Milly
- Myla
- Nova
- Queenie
- Regan
- Reia
- Romy
- Rosabella
- Rosabelle
- Roux
- Rubi
- Rue
- Ruthie
- Sallie
- Talia
- Tallie
- Talya
- Teagan
- Tinsley
- Tula
- Violette
- Waverly
Beautiful Soft Girl Names
When you think of something soft and gentle, you may also find yourself conjuring up images of beauty from nature and the world around us. Lean into the pleasant qualities of gentle names by picking one of these beautiful, soft girl names.
- Adriana
- Alexandria
- Allegra
- Amaya
- Amor
- Anastasia
- Annika
- Arabella
- Ariel
- Arielle
- Artemis
- Aurora
- Brianna
- Cadence
- Carolina
- Caterina
- Clarissa
- Dominica
- Eliora
- Freya
- Gemini
- Georgia
- Gia
- Giovanna
- Gisella
- Giselle
- Henrietta
- Honora
- Kadence
- Kaia
- Kira
- Magdalena
- Meadow
- Mercedes
- Mercy
- Meredith
- Mirabel
- Mirabelle
- Natalia
- Octavia
- Odessa
- Olivia
- Pearla
- Scarlet
- Scarlett
- Senara
- Serenity
- Sienna
- Trinity
- Valentina
- Zara
Pretty Soft Girl Names
Many things we associate with being soft are also pretty. Take a look at this list of soft, pretty names to combine two positive qualities to pass on to your baby girl.
- Adelaide
- Alessia
- Alexia
- Alicia
- Alisa
- Amabella
- Amabelle
- Amalia
- Amalie
- Ambrosia
- Anabel
- Anabella
- Anabelle
- Angelica
- Angelina
- Annabel
- Annabell
- Annabella
- Annalise
- Arianna
- Aubrianna
- Brie
- Briella
- Brinley
- Brynlee
- Candida
- Carys
- Christina
- Clarabel
- Coralie
- Coraline
- Davina
- Desiree
- Destiny
- Eleanor
- Eleni
- Elettra
- Emmaline
- Emmalyn
- Esmeralda
- Essie
- Estella
- Evangelina
- Evianna
- Fae
- Francesca
- Gabriella
- Gabrielle
- Hailey
- Haley
- Ilaria
- Jessica
- Joelle
- Juliana
- Julianna
- Juliet
- Karina
- Katrina
- Kristen
- Lana
- Leia
- Leila
- Lilah
- Liliana
- Luciana
- Madeleine
- Maia
- Mallory
- Mariel
- Marina
- Marlowe
- Max
- Melody
- Miley
- Naomi
- Neva
- Noelia
- Noemi
- Paislee
- Philippa
- Ria
- Rosa
- Ruth
- Sabrina
- Serena
- Sicily
- Simone
- Sofie
- Thalia
- Via
- Vienna
- Yasmin
- Zahara
- Zaylee
Cool Soft Girl Names
Just because you’re a softie doesn’t mean you aren’t also cool. Have the best of both worlds with these soft, cool girl names that show it isn’t a weakness to be calm and kind.
- Acer
- Bay
- Brielle
- Brooklyn
- Clea
- Danica
- Dulcie
- Everly
- Jade
- Jazz
- Kai
- Kali
- Kit
- Kyra
- Lexi
- Lexie
- Lucia
- Lulu
- Lyric
- Marine
- Maya
- Milani
- Phoenix
- Rayne
- Sabina
- Sadie
- Scout
- Skye
- Skylar
- Sloan
- Thora
- Zoe
Unusual Soft Girl Names
The names found in this list are anything but ordinary. These names are the perfect choice for a gentle girl full of curiosity and wonder.
- Agatha
- Agnes
- Althea
- Anais
- Anthea
- Anya
- Audrianna
- Bethel
- Bexley
- Bianca
- Blair
- Brea
- Breezy
- Caledonia
- Carlotta
- Cecily
- Celeste
- Celine
- Chanel
- Chessie
- Cicely
- Colette
- Coretta
- Cynthia
- Danielle
- Dove
- Elaine
- Eulalia
- Faye
- Fiorella
- Gloria
- Greta
- Grey
- Gwyneth
- Hermione
- Jacinta
- Jude
- Kathleen
- Lilliana
- Lucienne
- Maeve
- Mara
- Marcella
- Margaux
- Marie
- Mariella
- Marilyn
- Mariposa
- Martha
- May
- Melissa
- Nadine
- Nancy
- Nikita
- Orion
- Patricia
- Petra
- Pia
- Quincy
- Rhiannon
- Rory
- Rosemary
- Rowan
- Saffron
- Sasha
- Scotland
- Selena
- Shana
- Shayla
- Shaylee
- Shirina
- Sybil
- Tess
- Tiffany
- Una
- Veda
- Vida
- Viola
- Winona
- Yara
- Yvette
Soft Gender-Neutral Names
There are plenty of soft names that work well for any gender identity. Take a look at these soft, unisex names to find the perfect choice.
- Addison
- Alaska
- Alexi
- Ansley
- Aspen
- Atlas
- Aubrey
- Bailey
- Beckett
- Billie
- Bryn
- Camille
- Charley
- Charlie
- Darby
- Dior
- Elliott
- Ellis
- Emerson
- Finley
- Flynn
- Hayden
- Hillary
- Jaden
- Jessie
- Jules
- Kelly
- Kelsey
- Kendall
- Kennedy
- Kenzie
- Komal
- Leslie
- Lindsey
- Mackenzie
- Madison
- Marley
- McKinley
- Noa
- Payton
- Reese
- Remi
- Remington
- Remy
- Renee
- Rowen
- Soren
- Yael
Old Fashioned Soft Girl Names
Softness is an age-old quality that we’ve respected and appreciated for centuries. Make a nod to the past with these old-fashioned, soft girl names.
- Antoinette
- Arabelle
- Audra
- Audrey
- Bernadette
- Bernice
- Bessie
- Betsy
- Betty
- Catherine
- Cecile
- Cecilia
- Claire
- Clarabelle
- Constance
- Diana
- Dolly
- Dottie
- Effie
- Eliza
- Elsbeth
- Elspeth
- Emanuelle
- Emily
- Esther
- Evie
- Fannie
- Felicia
- Georgiana
- Hallie
- Ida
- Ines
- Inez
- Isabel
- Isadora
- Joy
- Laura
- Leticia
- Lillian
- Lorraine
- Louella
- Lucile
- Lucinda
- Madelyn
- Maggie
- Mamie
- Margot
- Mary
- Miriam
- Muriel
- Nadia
- Nelly
- Pamela
- Peggy
- Penny
- Philomena
- Pippa
- Prudence
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Rosalie
- Rosalind
- Sally
- Samantha
- Shanna
- Silvia
- Sophie
- Sylvia
- Teresa
- Velma
- Virginia
- Wilhelmina
- Wilma
- Winifred
- Yvonne
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Rare Soft Girl Names
These names are uncommon, attractive and captivating. We collected some names that are as rare as they are elegant.
- Aaliyah
- Aeliana
- Aloisia
- Amabel
- Annora
- Ariane
- Arwen
- Aurelie
- Aveline
- Calliope
- Carmella
- Celestia
- Corinna
- Diem
- Donatella
- Elena
- Embry
- Estelle
- Felicity
- Giada
- Gracia
- Guinevere
- Hyacinth
- Ivana
- Jessamy
- Kaira
- Kizzy
- Lelia
- Leonie
- Liana
- Marielle
- Milana
- Mira
- Mireya
- Naya
- Nola
- Ottilie
- Ramona
- Romilly
- Rosamund
- Sabella
- Sarai
- Selah
- Sophronia
- Tatiana
- Ursa
- Veronica
- Zella
Girly Girl Soft Names
We frequently associate softness with femininity and charm. These girly girl names are soft and adorable and convey lightness and fun.
- Alara
- Alora
- Bluebell
- Campbell
- Candace
- Caprice
- Elara
- Heaven
- Indie
- Indigo
- Kimber
- Lara
- Marin
- Memphis
- Peyton
- Sapphire
- Tansy
- Tenley
- Tiara
- Valencia
- Yardley
- Zia
Strong but Soft Girl Names
Soft doesn’t mean weak, and these names prove that point. Take a look at this list to find names that are soft in sound but also strong in meaning. It will send the message that your daughter is kind but no pushover.
- Alaina
- Alanna
- Alessandra
- Anastacia
- Anneliese
- Bethan
- Braelynn
- Bree
- Brenna
- Brigitte
- Brita
- Calantha
- Callista
- Carina
- Claudia
- Clemence
- Corinne
- Daniella
- Dara
- Elaina
- Elowen
- Eveline
- Fabienne
- Fiona
- Frederica
- Iona
- Johanna
- Lena
- Marabelle
- Maria
- Mariah
- Maris
- Marla
- Marnie
- Marta
- Melanie
- Michelle
- Mona
- Nala
- Natasha
- Norah
- Odetta
- Roberta
- Roxanna
- Sabine
- Sara
- Sonia
- Stephanie
- Valerie
- Vanessa
- Whitney
- Zoey
Sweet and Soft Girl Names
Many of our images of softness are also sweet. Think of kittens, puffy white clouds, and cotton candy. Capture some of that innocence and calm with one of these soft, sweet girl names.
- Abby
- Addie
- Adley
- Aimee
- Amberly
- Annie
- Cassie
- Cece
- Elly
- Emme
- Hollie
- Izzy
- Jenny
- Kaci
- Kacie
- Keeley
- Kinsey
- Kitty
- Laci
- Lacie
- Libby
- Lottie
- Maddie
- Maisy
- Millie
- Minnie
- Misty
- Mollie
- Mya
- Nellie
- Ollie
- Pearly
- Pixie
- Polly
- Posy
- Priya
- Susie
Classic Soft Girl Names
If you’re seeking a more traditional approach for your baby girl, a classic name never goes out of style. These names give off a timeless and sophisticated vibe that would be a perfect fit any little lady.
- Angelita
- Becky
- Brandy
- Briana
- Brittney
- Candy
- Cari
- Carissa
- Carla
- Carly
- Cary
- Christi
- Christie
- Christy
- Cindy
- Daniela
- Dixie
- Dora
- Dulce
- Emilie
- Flor
- Kaitlin
- Katina
- Katy
- Kendra
- Kyla
- Lettie
- Lizzie
- Lorri
- Lucie
- Lula
- Marcy
- Marietta
- Maudie
- Meghan
- Melodie
- Merry
- Mindy
- Pearlie
- Roxie
- Sammie
- Tammie
- Tammy
- Tillie
- Tisha
- Tori
Southern Soft Girl Names
Sure, there are plenty of cute, soft-sounding names, but sometimes you want a name that’s a bit more sophisticated and complex. These soft, elegant girl names from the South are just the thing.
- Abigail
- Annalee
- Annamae
- Ava
- Celia
- Delia
- Emma
- Etta
- Hazel
- Helen
- Hollis
- Julia
- Lucille
- Lyla
- Margaret
- Miranda
- Noelle
- Odette
- Phoebe
- Priscilla
- Quinn
- Stella
- Susannah
- Talullah
- Taylor
Country Soft Girl Names
Do you want to arm your baby girl with a double dose of confidence and likability? These attractive country girl names will do the trick!
- Ada
- Adabelle
- Amy
- Autumn
- Avery
- Bonnie
- Callie
- Connie
- Dakota
- Delaney
- Elizabeth
- Ellie
- Faith
- Frances
- Hadley
- Hannah
- Harper
- Hattie
- Heidi
- Holly
- Isabelle
- Josie
- Lacey
- Laney
- Larissa
- Luella
- Mabel
- Maisie
- Missy
- Molly
- Paisley
- Piper
- Rayna
- Riley
- Rosie
- Savannah
- Shiloh
- Sierra
- Sofia
- Summer
- Tessa
- Thelma
- Victoria
Flower Names for Girls that sound Soft
These flower names are delicate and pretty and will capture how delightful your little one is. They have a mellow, sweet sound to them.
- Alyssa
- Amber
- Angelique
- Aster
- Azalea
- Briony
- Bryony
- Carmel
- Cassia
- Corey
- Dahlia
- Daisy
- Erica
- Fleur
- Florine
- Glory
- Heather
- Holly
- Ianthe
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jasmin
- Jasmine
- Leilani
- Lily
- Lora
- Margarita
- Marguerite
- Marigold
- Myrtle
- Pansy
- Poppy
- Posie
- Primrose
- Rhoda
- Rosalina
- Rose
- Sage
- Violet
- Violeta
- Zinnia
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Feminine Soft Girl Names
While softness is not necessarily a feminine quality, there are many feminine names that do a particularly good job of capturing gentle qualities. Take a look at this list of soft, feminine names.
- Abbey
- Alia
- Ariana
- Ashlyn
- Beth
- Blakely
- Blossom
- Bobbie
- Bridie
- Caitlin
- Calista
- Calypso
- Catalina
- Chelsea
- Christabelle
- Coral
- Darcie
- Darcy
- Diamond
- Erin
- Gigi
- Harmony
- Harriet
- Havana
- Haven
- Hayley
- Janey
- Kara
- Kate
- Katelyn
- Keely
- Lotus
- Macy
- Maddison
- Maren
- Marianna
- Marissa
- Mathilde
- Mckenzie
- Mimi
- Nessa
- Orla
- Paige
- Paris
- Sawyer
- Shelby
- Tahlia
- Tilly
- Viva
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Famous Celebrity Girls with Soft Names
Celebrities are often trendsetters; the names they choose for their children are no exception. Many of them have picked soft, gentle names for their daughters.
Chelsey and Jeremy Bieber provided Justin Bieber with a new baby sister, and they named the little girl Bay.
When Ayda Field and Robbie Williams went to name their little girl, they went with a name that’s both soft and beautiful and picked a nickname that’s soft and cute. Colette “Coco” Josephine shows how softness can be suave and sophisticated.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo welcomed a baby girl named Gio Grace, a name that’s both adorable and gentle.
Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec went with the name Haven Mae. This combination of soft and gentle names helps to demonstrate that just because something is soft doesn’t mean it’s weak. Haven is a strong and powerful name while still being calm and kind.
Amy Reimann and Dale Earnhardt Jr. welcomed their baby girl with pretty and soft names. Isla Rose gets the benefit of an aesthetic, soft name.
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